Earthworm Meaning in English
word
ˈɝθˌwɝm
URTH-wurm
ˈɜːθwɜːm
URTH-wurm
Definition
A small, soft-bodied animal with no legs, living in soil and eating decaying plants. Earthworms help improve the soil by loosening it and adding nutrients.
Usage & Nuances
Formal/scientific term; everyday usage often refers to 'worm' generally. Common in discussions of soil, gardening, or compost. Not to be confused with other worm types (e.g., tapeworms, which are parasites).
Spanish: lombriz de tierraPortuguese (BR): minhocaPortuguese (PT): minhocaChinese (Simplified): 蚯蚓Chinese (Traditional): 蚯蚓Hindi: केंचुआArabic: دودة الأرضBengali: কেঁচোRussian: дождевой червьJapanese: ミミズVietnamese: giun đấtKorean: 지렁이Turkish: toprak solucanıUrdu: کرمِ خاکیIndonesian: cacing tanah
Example Sentences
An earthworm lives in the soil.
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The earthworm helps the garden grow.
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A bird ate the earthworm.
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My little brother loves finding earthworms after it rains.
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Gardeners say that seeing earthworms in the soil is a good sign.
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Don’t worry if you see an earthworm on the sidewalk—just move it back to the grass.
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